Fuel by Barbara

Today is the big day! The new blog is up and running. Want to come over and see the new digs? Check it out at the new Fuel by Barbara I will...

Originally Posted May 26, 2011 Dear Jogger Guy: I need to start by apologizing. My sincerest apologies for looking like a terrified deer-in-...

Originally Posted September 5, 2009 Setting: idyllic farmers' market. Bustling early morning crowd. The aroma of freshly picked peaches...

Originally Posted June 7, 2008 Our lovely family was to go to homeschool soccer last night, 33 degree temperatures not withstanding. And I,...

Originally Posted January 27, 2011 A: I just don't know what I'd feel like if I wasn't a person. Me: Sorry. What? A: I mean, if ...

Originally Posted February 28, 2010 (Update: My mom served my grandma well, just like this post describes, right until she passed away on De...

Originally Posted December 15, 2010 (Made it to 3:28 before I cried this time...and that only because I was setting the table for lunch duri...

Originally Posted December 13, 2010 (Still gives me chills every time!) There are some Christmas songs that everyone covers because they ar...

Originally Posted December 23rd, 2006 Whether you recall Linus' recitation in a Charlie Brown Christmas, or whether you numbly listen to...

Originally Posted March 29, 2010 How often do you wash your kitchen floor? I mean, really clean them. Not just run-the-Swiffer-over-them cl...